Awards
After being resigned to the fact that the weekend would be a complete washout, the weather gods smiled on Sam today.
The sky was thick with clouds and a some gusty wind. Temperature was 20 degrees Celsius. Sam started smoothly with his characteristic slow start but continued to increase the pace lap by lap over the grueling 3600 seconds of heat and exhaustion. Churning a massive 228″ gear Sam peeled back the distance as sweat poured into his eyes. The heat inside the bike is nearly 35 degrees, and this must be managed very carefully to avoid heat stroke. As the hour went on, the winds began to improve and when it was all over a new world record of more than 90km was etched into the history books.
See “the pass” of previous record holder Damjan as commintated by Julius and Scott from Sam’s chase vehicle: Sam Vs. Damjan
Sam would really like to thank the support of Steve Nash and sponsors:
Under the best hour conditions I have ever seen, Barbara set out with frsh legs and the experience of two days previous to increase her already stunning record to an unofficial new mark of 84 km. Amazing!
Check this youtube Video: Barbara
Thankyou to all who made this event and record possible, especially Ford, Mike Mowett, Sean Costin and Garrie Hill as well as all the incredible volunteers.
July 20th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Nicely done!!
July 20th, 2009 at 8:49 am
t0t@lly awsum, d00d!
Wish I could have made it over, but the rotters who pay my salary don’t give me enough holibobs…
July 20th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Congratulations Sam and the entire Varna team!!!
set your sights on Battle Mountain where fresh pavement awaits your next world record!
WELL DONE!!!
Al Krause
EVP IHPVA
July 20th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Good job, Sam
Congratulations!
July 20th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Congratulations Sam and Varna team !
I knew you are able to beat 90 km once you get the opportunity to ride on a smooth non-bumpy surface. And now you did it. Its an incredible result. I know how hard I had to push Eivie I to ride 88 km/h in a sprint on the airport in Slovenia and you rode faster for one hour. Really amazing !
Best regards, Matjaz
July 20th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Way to go Sam and the rest of the Varna team that supports him!
July 21st, 2009 at 8:54 am
Sabrina wants to know if you stayed at the Billet Hotel?
I have a hard time averaging 90 on my motorcycle. I see you knocking on 100. Great ride.
July 21st, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Just read this! Made my day! No, made my week!
Congrats Sam!
George & Carole
July 22nd, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Well done Sam !!!
All the best and good luck in Battle mountain !!
Brian
July 24th, 2009 at 9:45 am
“…support of Steve Nash…”
THE Steve Nash?!
July 25th, 2009 at 5:19 pm
AWESOME! Great job to you and your team Sam.
July 26th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
You just keep on amazing us with your feats!!
Congratulations from everybody at the shop.
July 29th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Congratulations Sam and the whole Varna team!
July 31st, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Congratulations to you, George, and the whole Varna team!
cheers,
Andrew
August 10th, 2009 at 2:27 am
Wow! Maladyedts!
Ya, like Mike says. I can’t even hit 90 going downhill!